The War Cross of 1914-1918, Bronze Cross

SKU: 02.FRA.0194.101.01

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  • Bronze Cross (1914-1918) Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1918) Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1918) Reverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1915) Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1915) Reverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1916) Obverse
  • Bronze Cross (1914-1916) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    April 8, 1915
  • remarks
    It is uncertain how individual clasps will affect the value of the cross.

History


The War Cross (1914-1918) was created on April 8, 1915. A total of 2 065 000 Medals were awarded.

It was awarded to all military personnel who had received a citation for a feat of arms. It could also be awarded to entire ships and to entire towns and villages that had been bombarded or destroyed by enemy attacks.

The cross had five possible ribbon clasps. A bronze star clasp was awarded for a citation at the unit, brigade, or regimental level, a silver star clasp was awarded for a citation at the divisional level, a gilt star was awarded for a citation at the Army Corps level, a bronze palm was awarded for a citation at the Army level, a silver palm replaced five bronze palms.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic.”

There are four different versions which differ in the years inscribed on the reverse medallion. There may also be additional versions that differ in composition, size, or manufacturer.

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Versions

  • Price

    $20-45 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1918

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $15 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1915

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $15-50 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1916

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $15-45 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1917

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $65 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1916

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $45 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1915

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

  • View Item
  • Price

    $45 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1918

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

  • View Item
  • Price

    $45 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1918

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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  • Price

    $40 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: 1914-1915

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This cross was engraved by Albert Bartholomé.

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $30 USD

  • Size

    12mm

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Remarks

  • Price

    $20 USD

  • Size

    13mm

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Remarks

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